Paramilitary policemen and members of a gun salute team shout slogans at an oath-taking ceremony for the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Paramilitary policemen and members of a gun salute team prepare to fire cannons during a training session for the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Paramilitary policemen and members of a gun salute team shout slogans at an oath-taking ceremony for the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A soldier of China's People's Liberation Army uses a rope to line up other soldiers during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, September 1, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A security guard walks in front of stands raised at Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 2, 2015 as the capital prepares for tomorrow's parade. Beijing is battening down the hatches and cranking up the propaganda ahead of a massive military parade this week to mark the end of World War Two, shooing cars from streets and shutting factories for the Communist Party's biggest event of the year. Some 12,000 soldiers will march through Beijing's central Tiananmen Square on Thursday, mostly Chinese but with Russian and a few other foreign contingents, accompanied by tanks and armoured vehicles, as fighter jets scream overhead. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A woman takes pictures at Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 2, 2015 as the capital prepares for tomorrow's parade. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A Chinese flag is placed outside a sushi bar in central Beijing September 2, 2015 as people in the capital prepares to mark the end of World War Two. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping holds a commemorative medal before presenting to veterans at a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. A total of 30 veterans, including Chinese soldiers, military officials and foreign friends (or their relatives) who made a contribution to Chinese victory, were awarded medals by the Chinese president on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping presents a commemorative medal to a veteran Shi Baodong at a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Keqiang attend a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping is pictured between soldiers from the honor guards at a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A student yawns in front of soldiers from the honor guards at a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Students wait to attend a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Soldiers from the honor guards leave the Great Hall of the People after a medal ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A paramilitary policeman stands guard on Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 2, 2015. Beijing is battening down the hatches and crank. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Female soldiers from the honor guards prepare commemorative medals for a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, for World War Two veterans, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 2, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Security personnel run following a car carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin after arriving at Beijing International Airport, China, September 2, 2015, ahead of attending the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People Liberation Army (PLA) prepare in front of the Tiananmen Gate ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

South Korea (L) and China's flags flutter atop a aircraft as South Korean President Park Geun-hye (not in picture) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in China, September 2, 2015, ahead of attending the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Honour guards make their way as they prepare for foreign leaders' arrivals at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015, ahead of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Honour guards make their way as they prepare for foreign leaders' arrivals at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015, ahead of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Residents look around a tank which is parked for the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A paramilitary policeman stands guard on a street ahead of the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A paramilitary policeman stands guard in front of an armored vehicle which is parked for the upcoming military parade to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 2, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A woman holds a child as she stands on a traffic barrier to take a photo of preparations for a military parade in Beijing, Wednesday, September 2, 2015. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)

Security volunteers rest on the roadside, near the Chang'an Avenue in the early morning, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

People watch on the television the arrival of foreign leaders ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Local residents watch as military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, outside their house at a hutong in central Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Local residents watch as military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, outside their house at a hutong in central Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers and heavy weaponries gather in formation on the Chang'an Avenue near the Tiananmen Square ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

An officer (R) gives instructions as People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers march in formation on the Tiananmen Square during a rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Cleaning vehicles wash the floor as they drive past the Tiananmen Gate ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Spectators watch as a big electronic screen displays Chinese President Xi Jinping (back) inspecting the army at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

Soldiers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China walk past a sign of 2015 as they attend a flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

A formation of military airplanes, consists of one KJ-2000 aircraft and eight J-10 fighter jets, flies past the central business area (CBD) of Beijing during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

China's President Xi Jinping stands in a car as it drives past the Jinshui Bridge, at the beginning of the military parade to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. Xi announced on Thursday he would cut troop levels by 300,000 as China held its biggest display of military might in a parade to commemorate victory over Japan in World War Two, an event shunned by most Western leaders. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

Fijian soldiers march during the military parade to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

Laotian soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

Mexican soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

A formation of military airplanes, consisting of one KJ-2000 aircraft and eight J-10 fighter jets, fly past the central business area (CBD) of Beijing during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People record trainer jets flying over Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

Russian soldiers march as the military band plays during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/China Daily)

A formation of military helicopters flies past the central business area (CBD) of Beijing, China during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A formation of military helicopters, forming the figure “70”, flies past the central business area (CBD) of Beijing, China during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Honour guards of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A soldier of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has his picture taken as others march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A soldier of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China holds his weapon at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers and security guards arrive at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

An officer of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China talks on a radio as others march at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A military band plays at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A guest has his picture taken by a volunteer at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Members of military choir stand in formation at the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) talks to former President Jiang Zemin (R) next to Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2nd L) and South Korea's President Park Geun-hye on the Tiananmen Gate, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car (R) after he reviewed the army, during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A screen displays Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewing the army at the Tiananmen Square, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Female soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) stand in armored vehicles during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Russian soldiers march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) hold guns while standing in armored vehicles during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Birds are released at the end of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Russian soldiers march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Mexican soldiers march during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy soldiers stand on armored vehicles during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military vehicles carry DF-15B short-range ballistic missiles during the military parade to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying unmanned aerial vehicles drive past the Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) stand on armored vehicles during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Colourful balloons are released at the end of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military helicopters perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Members of military band sing during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he reviews the army, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Veterans salute and wave to the guests during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military helicopters form the number “70” during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military nurses look from atop a truck towards Chinese President and other leaders during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Anti-aircraft artillery are displayed during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Anti-tank missiles are displayed during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military aircraft perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Marine corps vehicles carrying ship-to-air missiles drive past the Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Tajikistan's soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military nurses look from atop a truck towards Chinese President and other leaders during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Kyrgyzstan's soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Mongolian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Serbian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping (3rd R) claps next to Russia's President Vladimir Putin (4th R), South Korea's President Park Geun-hye (5th R), former Chinese President Jiang Zemin (2nd R) and former Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) on the Tiananmen Gate, above the giant portrait of Chinese late chairman Mao Zedong, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Cuban soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Egyptian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Belarusian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Belarusian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Cambodian soldiers march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

People watch soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) marching during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Paramilitary policemen march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

People watch while paramilitary policemen stand guard as military helicopters perform during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

People watch while paramilitary policemen stand guard as military aircraft fly over the Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

People watch and paramilitary policemen stand guard as military helicopters fly over the Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military nurses are seen atop a truck as they arrive at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A man turns his camera phone towards Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) and other leaders during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy soldiers roll on their armoured vehicles to Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China roll on their armoured vehicles to Tiananmen Square as others are shown on a big screen during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A veteran from a country participating in the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two is shown on big screen saluting at Tiananmen Square as vehicles with missiles roll past, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China look from behind their weapons as they arrive at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews the army lined at Tiananmen Square at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Veterans salute and wave to guests as they are driven to Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military helicopters fly over Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping is shown on a big screen at Tiananmen Square as he reviews troops at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Spectators are seen through engine fumes and heat as soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China arrive at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China arrive on their armoured vehicles at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, on their armoured vehicles equipped with anti-tank missiles, arrive at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army soldiers march with their weapons at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army soldiers march with their weapons at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Guests watch and take pictures as China's People's Liberation Army soldiers march with their weapons at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy soldiers march at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy soldiers on their armoured vehicles carrying ship-to-air missiles roll to Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers on their armoured vehicles equipped with anti-aircraft artillery roll to Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Military band sing and salute at the Tiananmen Square at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) prepare in front of the Tiananmen Gate ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) prepare in front of the Tiananmen Gate ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Paramilitary policemen carrying flags prepare in front of the Tiananmen Gate ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Security officers sit on the Tiananmen Gate, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A security officer stands guard on the Changan Avenue in front of the Tiananmen Square, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Shen Jilan wearing insignias and medals is helped to her seat, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. Shen, 85, is the only person in China to be elected 12 consecutive times as a member of China's parliament, after she was appointed to China's first National People's Congress (NPC) in 1954, according to local media. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Shen Jilan wearing insignias and medals sits, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Military helicopters form the number “70” above a Chinese national flag as they perform during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying DF-15B short-range ballistic missiles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying DF-31A long-range missiles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A military vehicle carrying a Pterodactyl I unmanned aerial vehicle drivess past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying shore-to-ship missiles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying Pterodactyl I unmanned aerial vehicles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping (C, behind) gestures as he delivers a speech behind Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R), South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye (C) and Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin (R) is helped to his place during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with China's President Xi Jinping (C), Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) and China's Premier Li Keqiang, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Anti-aircraft artilleries drive past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping stands in a car as he inspects troops at a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Balloons are released during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march past Tiananmen Gate during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march past Tiananmen Gate during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (C) chats with China's President Xi Jinping (R) next to South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye on Tiananmen Gate during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A policeman stands guard on a blocked road on the side of Changan Avenue, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Security volunteers sit on the roadside, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Security officers disperse bystanders, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

People watch from a bridge ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A woman walks past a paramilitary policeman near the Changan Avenue, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Security volunteers watch a video related to the parade near the Changan Avenue, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Security volunteers stand guard near the Changan Avenue, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A man smokes as he listens to a radio broadcast of the parade, near the Chang'an Avenue, ahead of the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

People watch military helicopters on a pedestrian overpass outside the closed area during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

People on a street take pictures as military aircraft perform during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A woman watches military aircraft perform from a balcony of an apartment during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

People take pictures of military helicopters forming the number “70” above buildings during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A boy holds Chinese national flag as he and his grandfather wait for the performance of military helicopters and planes during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

People watch a television set broadcasting Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a store in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A woman and her baby wait on the street for the performance of military helicopters and planes during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves from the Great Hall of the People after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks on a mobile phone as he leaves from the Great Hall of the People after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Actors dressed as Red Army soldiers perform at a gala show to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Actors dressed as Red Army soldiers perform at a gala show to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (front, R), China's President Xi Jinping (front, L), his wife Peng Liyuan (2nd row, L), and China's Premier Li Keqiang (2nd row), arrive for a gala show to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Actresses perform at a gala show to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Dancers perform at a gala show to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

A member of Chinese People's Liberation Army waves while his comrades look out from a bus as they arrive at Tiananmen Gate to take part in a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Beijing, China September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

An honour guest with medals on his coat arrives to his seat to watch a military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Beijing, China September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Chinese troops march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

A conductor leads People's Liberation Army bands during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Chinese troops march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R), Premier Li Keqiang (2nd L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) attend a reception commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Great Hall Of The People in Beijing September 3, 2015. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Reuters)

Invited guests watch and shoot footage of a passing Chinese military armored vehicle during a military parade marking the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, 03 September 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles are presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

An unmanned aerial vehicle is presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Armored fighting vehicles are presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Armored fighting vehicles are presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Armored fighting vehicles are presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Military missiles are presented during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Chinese soldiers march during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing Thursday Sept. 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, take part in a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday Sept. 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Chinese military vehicles carrying DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missiles, potentially capable of sinking a U.S. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in a single strike, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Military vehicles carrying DF-26 ballistic missiles travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Military vehicles carry DF-10 ship-launched cruise missiles as they travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

Chinese veterans salute from a bus during a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

A soldier rides in a Chinese military vehicle as it is paraded through Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015 during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

Chinese People's Liberation Army personnel participate in a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to review the People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops from a car during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

Soldiers ride in Chinese military vehicles as they are paraded through Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015 during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

Chinese soldiers salute in a chorus on a stage during a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

Military missiles are presented during a military parade marking the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, 03 September 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

Military missiles are presented during a military parade marking the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, 03 September 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Reuters)

A Chinese soldier marks a spot on the ground at Tiananmen Square before the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Wang Zhao/Reuters)

A KJ-2000 airborne early warning and control system leads J-10 fighter jets flying past a national flag during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Andy Wong/Reuters)

People take pictures as military helicopters fly across the sky during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People take pictures as a formation of military airplanes, consisting of one KJ-2000 aircraft and eight J-10 fighter jets, flies across the sky during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China march with flags displaying names of several PLA's formations during a rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A female soldier of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China gestures to her fellow comrade on a bus upon their arrival ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen on the Tiananmen Gate, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car driving past the giant portrait of Chinese late chairman Mao Zedong, on his way to inspect the army, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car on his way to inspect the army, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Military aircraft fly past the Temple of Heaven during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China stand in formation as they gather ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A formation of military airplanes, consists of one KJ-2000 aircraft and eight J-10 fighter jets, flies past the central business area (CBD) of Beijing during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and vehicles drive in formation past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Yao Dawei/Reuters/Xinhua)

A woman sells an ice cream in the shape of executed Japanese war criminal Hideki Tojo at an ice cream store in Shanghai on September 2, 2015. An ice cream chain in China's commercial hub Shanghai is offering a lickable likeness of the head of executed Japanese war criminal Hideki Tojo to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Photo by Johannes Eisele/AFP Photo)

A man watches the televisions showing live broadcast of China's President Xi Jinping inspecting the army during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a home appliances store in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Darley Shen/Reuters)

A paramilitary policeman adjusts a television set as he and his comrades look at a live broadcast of a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a paramilitary policemen base in Hefei, Anhui province, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

A migrant worker watches a live broadcast of a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at his dormitory in Hefei, Anhui province, China, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the army during a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Thursday, September 3, 2015. The spectacle involved more than 12,000 troops, 500 pieces of military hardware and 200 aircraft of various types, representing what military officials say is the Chinese military's most cutting-edge technology. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A Chinese officer helps comb the hair of Russian veteran M. A. Gareev after he arrived for a ceremony to honor veterans of World War II and their family members, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, September 2, 2015. A total of 30 Chinese and foreign war veterans and their family members who made a contribution to victory of the “Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression” received medals from Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of the September 3 massive military parade commemorating the end of World War II. (Photo by Andy Wong/AP Photo)

Chinese President Xi Jinping is displayed on a screen as Type 99A2 Chinese battle tanks take part in a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Thursday, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

PGZ-07 twin 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft guns take part in a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Thursday, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Military aircraft fly in formation during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing Thursday, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/Pool Photo via AP Photo)

Chinese military medics take part in a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Thursday, September 3, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Chinese female military personnel march during a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate, in Beijing, Thursday, SSeptember 3, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Military soldiers shoot salute guns to mark the opening of military parade at Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2015 in Beijing, China. China is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and its role in defeating Japan with a new national holiday and a military parade in Beijing. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

Chinese soldiers march in a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. China kicked off a huge military ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II on September 3, as major Western leaders stayed away. (Photo by Greg Baker/AFP Photo)